上海交通大学：《英语写作 English Writing》课程教学资源（PPT课件讲稿）Lecture 11 Cover-letter Writing

Lecture 11 Cover-letter Writing

Lecture 11 Cover-letter Writing

Warm-up Please write a cover letter to the following advertisement.Assume that it appears in your school's BBS

vWarm-up Please write a cover letter to the following advertisement. Assume that it appears in your school’s BBS

Student Consultant wanted The Office of Student Affairs (OSA)invites applications for the position of student consultant to the Dean of OSA for the upcoming academic year.Duties will include: meeting with fellow students as individuals and groups to discuss issues,opinions,questions,complaints,and recommendations regarding all areas of college policy; presenting oral and written reports to the Dean of OSA on a regular basis;and attending various college planning sessions in the role of student spokesperson. Time commitment:10 hours weekly both semesters Salary:￥2000

Student Consultant wanted The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) invites applications for the position of student consultant to the Dean of OSA for the upcoming academic year. Duties will include: v meeting with fellow students as individuals and groups to discuss issues, opinions, questions, complaints, and recommendations regarding all areas of college policy; v presenting oral and written reports to the Dean of OSA on a regular basis; and v attending various college planning sessions in the role of student spokesperson. Time commitment: 10 hours weekly both semesters, Salary: ￥2000

Outline Objective Definition of a cover letter Guideline to write a cover letter

Outline vObjective vDefinition of a cover letter vGuideline to write a cover letter

Objectives 1)to know what a cover letter is; 2)to know how to write a cover letter

Objectives v 1) to know what a cover letter is; v 2) to know how to write a cover letter

1.What is a cover letter? It is a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information

1. What is a cover letter? It is a letter sent along with other documents to provide additional information

2.Three Objectives of the Cover Letter To express your interest to the employer regarding their organization. To express how your education and experience directly relate to the position for which you are applying. To suggest a possible meeting for you and the employer

2. Three Objectives of the Cover Letter u To express your interest to the employer regarding their organization. u To express how your education and experience directly relate to the position for which you are applying. u To suggest a possible meeting for you and the employer

3.Formats of the Cover Letter A cover letter should be in paragraph form (save bulleted lists for your resume)with a conversational,though formal, tone.It usually has three parts:the introductory paragraph,body and the closing

3. Formats of the Cover Letter vA cover letter should be in paragraph form (save bulleted lists for your resume) with a conversational, though formal, tone. It usually has three parts: the introductory paragraph, body and the closing

3.1 Introductory paragraph The Introductory paragraph (Why you are writing and where you know the position) --State the title of the position for which you are applying. --Mention how you learned of the position and/or the name of the person who referred you. --Include a phrase or sentence which will keep the reader's interest

3.1 Introductory paragraph v The Introductory paragraph (Why you are writing and where you know the position) v -- State the title of the position for which you are applying. v -- Mention how you learned of the position and/or the name of the person who referred you. v -- Include a phrase or sentence which will keep the reader’s interest

3.2 Body The body (one or two paragraphs)(What You can Offer) --Refer to the enclosed resume. --Explain your interest in working for this company. --Emphasize personal qualifications which directly relate to that organization and position

3.2 Body v The body (one or two paragraphs) (What You can Offer) v -- Refer to the enclosed resume. v -- Explain your interest in working for this company. v -- Emphasize personal qualifications which directly relate to that organization and position